"Admiral, shouldn't you notify Mr. Morgans, meow? About the Shichibukai."
After they finished sharing the style system and Hunting Art with Robin and the cats, Hua Mei Meow suddenly reminded him.
Oh, right, I almost forgot about that!
Xie Wen slapped his thigh, then took out his Den Den Mushi and called Morgans...
The call was answered instantly.
"Hahahahahahaha! I've been waiting for your call!" Before Xie Wen could speak, Morgans eagerly pressed him. "How did it go?! Did you succeed?!"
Xie Wen had told Morgans about his plans to become a Shichibukai long ago. Morgans had even largely finalized the news draft before Xie Wen reached the Sabaody Archipelago, determined to publish this huge story as quickly as possible once Xie Wen provided more definite news.
"Yep, it worked." Xie Wen grinned as he replied, "If you need to, the World Economy News Paper is welcome to fly our Research Commission's cat-paw flag."
"Hahahahaha! I'll pass on that!" Morgans declined with a hearty laugh. "As journalists, we at the World Economy News Paper must remain neutral! At least on the surface, wouldn't you agree?"
Through the Den Den Mushi, he winked at Xie Wen.
Xie Wen played along with a perfectly straight face. "Exactly. We at the World Economy News Paper have always reported the news fairly and objectively."
"Hahahahahaha!" ×2
Having said their piece, the two shameless, black-hearted fellows burst into laughter in perfect accord, drawing sidelong looks from Robin and the cats nearby.
"Good thing Klee didn't hear that, or the Admiral would be setting a bad example for her again, meow..."
Scarlet Tiger-sama sighed, holding her forehead as she muttered helplessly.
Robin smiled. "Personally, I think this place is becoming more and more suited to a Devil Child like me."
"Ahem, Lord Xie Wen's behavior... was